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09.06.08

Make Your Own Lightbulb

Want to feel smarter than Edison? Build a lightbulb the modern way with some helium and an old welder

By Theodore Gray Posted 12.01.2005 at 3:00 am 0 Comments

Dept.: Gray Matter
Element.: Tungsten
Project: Making a lightbulb
Time: 30 minutes
Cost: Roughly $50
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